Objective To develop an accurate understanding of outcomes for necrotizing enterocolitis
(NEC) to inform parental counseling, clinical care, and research agendas. Study design A …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains the most threatening gastrointestinal complication of
prematurity leading to high mortality, morbidity and cost. Common complications of NEC …

Background: Data regarding the incidence and mortality of necrotizing enterocolitis trends
are scarce in the literature. Recently, some preventive strategies have been confirmed …

Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common, potentially catastrophic intestinal
disease among very low birthweight premature infants. Affecting up to 15% of neonates born …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) poses a significant risk for neurodevelopmental impairment
in extremely preterm infants. The gut microbiota shapes the development of the gut, immune …

Background Early-onset sepsis is an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in
the preterm population. Infants perceived to be at increased risk for early-onset sepsis are …

Intestinal perforation (IP) in preterm infants is a life-threatening condition that may result in
serious complications and increased mortality. Early Prediction of IP in infants is important …

Objectives To assess the prevalence and outcomes of spontaneous intestinal perforation
(SIP) in very low birth weight infants. Study design This cross-sectional study utilized the …

Prevention of neurologic disability associated with preterm birth is one of the major
challenges in current perinatal medicine. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), the focus of this …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a potentially devastating condition that preferentially
affects premature and low birth weight infants, with approximately half requiring acute …